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Policy Update: VU Now Superscores ACT
Sep. 18, 2019—Effective immediately, Vanderbilt will begin superscoring ACT scores. Vanderbilt has superscored SAT scores for years, so this update means Vanderbilt will now superscore both the SAT and ACT. Superscoring means a college considers the highest section scores across all testing dates. For example, if you take the ACT twice, we will consider your highest Math, English,...
Move-in 2019
Aug. 20, 2019—Saturday was a big day on campus, as the Class of 2023 arrived at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. What is move-in at Vanderbilt like? Check out the videos below to get a feel for how we welcome new Commodores to campus! Move-in 2019 Founders Walk – Vanderbilt’s annual tradition, welcoming new students to campus...
Community on The Commons
Aug. 16, 2019—This week Vanderbilt welcomes the Class of 2023 to campus. International first-year students are already arriving in Nashville – and getting welcomed by Mr. C and Vice Provost Vanessa Beasley at the airport! Tomorrow, first-year students move in and officially begin their time on campus as Commodores. When students move in at Vanderbilt they are welcomed...
Vanderbilt’s New Admissions Counselors
Aug. 12, 2019—Last week, applications officially opened for the Class of 2024, and Vanderbilt’s admissions counselors are already traveling the country to meet prospective students through the Vanderbilt Road Shows. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce five new Vanderbilt admissions counselors. These newest members of our team will represent Vanderbilt at high school visits, college fairs, and...
Applications Now Available
Aug. 1, 2019—As the end of summer nears, we have a message for high school seniors: college applications are now available online. There are 3 ways to apply to Vanderbilt: the Coalition Application, Common Application, and QuestBridge Application. We don’t prefer one application method to any other, but we ask that you select one application method and complete your entire...
Asked & Answered: 10 Questions About Vanderbilt’s Study Abroad Program
May. 15, 2019—Studying abroad during college is a great opportunity to broaden your experiences and see more of the world. For many students this is a key consideration during the college search process, and I frequently get questions about Vanderbilt’s study abroad options. Today, we’re going to take a closer look as we answer 10 questions about...
Find Your Impact at Vanderbilt
May. 7, 2019—With Commencement just days away, now is a great time to take a look at how Vanderbilt seniors are making a difference on campus and in the world. During their time at Vanderbilt, the students profiled below have explored their passions and found ways to make an impact. Our amazing students immerse themselves into myriad...
This Summer, Get a PreVU of Vanderbilt
Apr. 25, 2019—Registration for PreVU, Vanderbilt’s summer campus visit program for rising high school seniors, is now open – don’t miss out on your chance to PreVU Vanderbilt this summer! Here on campus, the signs of spring are everywhere, from the blossoms on the trees to the students getting ready for finals. Commencement is just weeks away,...
The Vanderbilt Waitlist: True and False
Apr. 24, 2019—So you have been placed on the waitlist — congrats! While this may not have been the news you were hoping for, it’s an accomplishment that should be celebrated! If you were placed on the waitlist, this means that we think you’d be a good addition to the Vanderbilt Class of 2023. However, with only...
Spotlight on the Arts at Vanderbilt
Apr. 18, 2019—I am often amazed at the wide range of interests and involvement I see in Vanderbilt students. Econ majors who are into theatre, musicians who love to code, engineers who sing a capella — you see these kinds of interesting combinations all over the place at Vanderbilt. For many students, a passion for the arts...
Spotlight on Research
Apr. 11, 2019—I often hear from prospective students who are currently participating in their own research projects — independently, at their high schools, or even in collaboration with college students or professors at local universities — and want to continue to pursue research at Vanderbilt. So today we’re going to shine a spotlight on undergraduate research opportunities at...
Join us for Vanderbilt and You!
Apr. 5, 2019—Congratulations Class of 2023! We are so excited to officially welcome you to the Commodore community! Whether you are still making your final decision about college or have already claimed your spot in the class, we hope you’ll join us at a Vanderbilt & You reception! Welcome to our newest class of Commodores! Congratulations and...